in the mid-west of the US, sits the stylish city of Chicago.

在美國的中西部座落著時尚都市芝加哥。

This is the 3rd largest city in America, with 10 million people living in the area

這裏是美國的第三大城市，擁有一千萬人口，

informally called "Chicagoland".

泛指「芝加哥地區」。

This is the home of some of the world's top universities and business schools,

這裏是一些世界頂級大學和商業學校的所在地，

including Northwestern and University of Chicago.

其中包括美國西北大學和芝加哥大學。

Although famous for 1920's gangster movies, today the city is modern and safe.

雖然城市因二十世紀二十年代的黑幫電影而聞名， 但是今天的城市卻是一座現代化安全的都市。

Chicago simply has it all; an incredible blend of color and diversity,

芝加哥真正擁有以下所有優點； 令人驚歎的色彩和多樣性融合、

impressive architecture, first-class American sports,

令人印象深刻的建築物、 一流的美國運動

and world-class art and academics.

和世界級藝術和學術榮譽。

EF Chicago is centrally located on the most famous street in Chicago:

EF 芝加哥位於芝加哥最著名的 街區：

Michigan Avenue.

密歇根大街中央。

This is the heart of the city, full of shops and cafes.

這裏是城市的中心， 佈滿了商鋪和咖啡館。

The school is newly renovated,

學校剛剛翻新，

with comfortable student lounges

具有舒適的配備有免費無線 Wi-Fi 上網的學生公寓

with free Wi-Fi access and modern "iLab" language labs.

和現代化「iLab」創新語言實驗室。

EF's experienced teachers use our own teaching method, the Efekta System,

EF 教學經驗豐富的老師們將運用我們自己的 教學方法，Efekta 學習系統

to help you become fluent in English.

協助您練就一口流利的英語。

With a range of programs on offer, from two week intensive courses

這裏提供從兩周速成班到學年制外語留學課程，

to full year academic programs, there is something for everyone.

每個人均有針對性的學習內容。

Our tailor-made curriculum allows you to personlize your course

我們度身訂製的課程安排 使您可以透過特殊興趣班實現個性化課程設置

with special interest classes such as Business English

例如商務英語

or TOEFL or IELTS Exam Preparation.

或準備託福或雅思考試。

We try to focus on a communicative approach in the classroom, following the Efekta System.

透過 Efekta 學習系統，我們可以集中精力關注課堂溝通方法。

This allows us to get the students active and speaking in the classroom.

這使我們可以引發學生的積極性並在課堂上討論交流。

We also have a wide variety of programs for our students;

我們還為學生提供各種安排計畫；

this gives them a personalized approach to learning.

使他們通過個人化方法進行學習。

EF also offers an internship program at a wide range of Chicago businesses

EF 也提供各種芝加哥商業公司和組織的

and organizations.

實習課程。

Staying with a host family is the perfect way to experience typical American hospitality.

居住在寄宿家庭是體驗典型美國熱情招待的最佳途徑。

I chose the host family because I think it's the best way of practising your English,

我選擇寄宿家庭，因為我認為這是練習英文最好的方式，

because they don't speak any other language so I think it's a better way of practisingů

因為他們不會講任何其他語言，所以我 認為這是練習英文的更好方法

- and they are really nice also! You get to know people.

- 而且他們真的非常親切！ 您會認識更多朋友。

Our residence is part of the University of Chicago and is perfect if you want to live among

我們的學生宿舍是芝加哥大學的一部分，如果您想與 美國和國際學生生活在一起，

both American and international students.

這是最佳的選擇。

Join a wide range of EF activities. We offer everything from museum visits

參加各種 EF 活動。 我們組織各種活動，包括參觀博物館、

to weekend excursions and parties.

週末短途旅行和聚會。

On our tours you see Chicago from all angles: on foot, by boat,

在旅行中，您可以透過各個角度遊覽芝加哥： 步行、乘船

and from above high up in the Sears Tower, the tallest building in North America.

和從北美最高的建築Sears Tower高處觀賞。

When the weather is good take a swim in Lake Michigan

天氣良好時，在密歇根湖暢遊

and enjoy its pretty beaches.

並享受美麗的海灘風光。

Watch a baseball game with the Chicago Cubs or the White Sox.

和芝加哥小熊隊或白襪隊一起觀看籃球比賽。

There's also great basketball and American football games to be seen in Chicago.

您還可以在芝加哥觀看重大的籃球和美式足球比賽。

At night, head down to Navy Pier and witness the city's stunning skyline.

晚上，前往海軍碼頭並見證城市的繁華迷人景象。

Or enjoy the many music and dance clubs, from jazz to house

或者在許多音樂和舞蹈俱樂部欣賞從爵士樂到家庭音樂

and more contemporary sounds.

和更多的現代流行音樂。

This metropolis has something for everyone.

這個大都市擁有每個人渴望的理由。

Welcome to EF Chicago!

歡迎來到 EF 芝加哥！